Shirakawa Daruma Market is held annually on February 11. On this date, the streets become lined for 1.5 km with stalls selling Daruma of all shapes and sizes. This lively, exciting market celebrates the culture and history of Shirakawa Daruma – a traditional doll which is characterised by having cranes for eyebrows, a tortoise for a moustache, beard made of bamboo, and pine and plum branches for cheeks, all of which make it a very auspicious item to keep at home.
| Website | http://shirakawa315.com/eng/index.html |
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| Contact |
Shirakawa Tourism & Local Products Association |
| Best Season |
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| Opening Hours |
From: 2021-02-11 Until: 2021-02-11 |
| Event details |
From: 11 February 2021 Until: 11 February 2021 |
| Access | Tenjin-machi, Naka-machi, and Hon-machi in Shirakawa City View directions |
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| Getting there | Close to Shirakawa Station (JR Tohoku Main Line) |
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